When you shut your windows in the winter, you have less ventilation, and indoor air quality becomes more concerning. You run your heating system to block out the cold, but that can further reduce the fresh air available for breathing. Understanding why this matters is...
Is your loud furnace keeping you up at night? While some sounds are normal, others can indicate serious problems that require immediate attention. According to the Department of Energy, furnaces are the dominant heating system in 63% of households. But how do you...
It can be challenging to measure the seriousness of a heating problem. Scheduling repairs only to learn that the malfunction is too costly or too complex can feel frustrating and disheartening. Fortunately, there are a few ways to tell when to plan for a heating...
At Woods Comfort Systems, we field calls from homeowners who want to know two things: 1) Why is the heater not working in my house? 2) Can you send someone over who knows how to fix the heater in my house right now? Answering the first question requires a specialist...
Winter weather forces you to spend most of your time indoors. You turn up the thermostat and close the doors and windows to keep the heat inside. Sealing your home up to stay warm is necessary, but it can harm indoor air quality. In a sealed home you can breathe old,...
The ability to fix frozen pipes before they burst open and flood your home or business saves you thousands of dollars in property damage and plumbing costs. Unfortunately, residential and commercial building owners rarely notice the telltale signs of a problem until...